3 Standout Hiking & Trekking Tours Worldwide

1.Whales & Humboldt Penguins: Chañaral or Damas island hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 10 hours · from $280Our pick

Travel from La Serena through fishing villages, desert valleys, and the marine reserve around Choros and Damas islands. A bilingual guide such as Christopher or Martin leads the day, with boat time for penguins, sea lions, dolphins, otters, seabirds, and possible whales, followed by lunch in Los Choros.

“we did get to see 5 humboldt penguins. the journey was stretched out. on the way there we stopped for guanacas which was OK, on the way back we stopped so the guide could do personal business. Lunch was OK but unnecessary. the actual boat trip was about 3 hours total out of a supposed 10 hour trip which could have been completed in 5 hours.”

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2.Port Stephens, from Newcastle: Whales, hike & sand dunes!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8h 30m · from $184Best value

Your English-speaking guide collects you from your Newcastle address for a full day around Port Stephens. Hike Mount Tomaree or choose a flat coastal walk, take a 2.5 to 3-hour whale cruise, buy lunch at the Game Fish Club, and finish at Birubi Point with views of huge moving sand dunes.

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3.Port Stephens, departing Newcastle – Whales, hike & sand dunes!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $186

Travel from Newcastle to Port Stephens with guide Keira of Newy Tour Co. Hike Tomaree Mountain or take a flat coastal walk, buy lunch at the Game Fish Club, then take a 2.5 to 3 hour Moonshadow TQC whale cruise. Finish at Stockton Sand Dunes, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Keira was an amazing and professional host on our tour from Newcastle to Port Stephens! Her passion and genuine enthusiasm for sharing her knowledge made our journey truly memorable. Keira's wealth of information about the area aRead more”

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